Focused Cardiac Ultrasonography: Current Applications and Future Directions.
J Ultrasound Med
; 38(4): 865-876, 2019 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-30146784
ABSTRACT
Focused cardiac ultrasonography is performed by clinicians at the bedside and is used in time-sensitive scenarios to evaluate a patient's cardiovascular status when comprehensive echocardiography is not immediately available. This simplified cardiac ultrasonography is often performed by noncardiologists using small, portable devices to augment the physical examination, triage patients, and direct management in both critical care and outpatient settings. However, as the use of focused cardiac ultrasonography continues to expand, careful consideration is required regarding training, scope of practice, impact on patient outcomes, and medicolegal implications. In this review, we examine some of the challenges with rapid uptake of this technique and explore the benefits and potential risk of focused cardiac ultrasonography. We propose possible mechanisms for cross-specialty collaboration, quality improvement, and oversight.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ultrasonografía
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Sistemas de Atención de Punto
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Corazón
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Cardiopatías
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ultrasound Med
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá